The publication of an article in Sulaiman: Journal of Leadership is an essential contribution to the development of scholarly knowledge in leadership studies. To ensure the quality and integrity of the publication process, the journal adheres to ethical standards based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including editors, reviewers, and authors.
Editors of Sulaiman: Journal of Leadership are responsible for deciding which articles submitted to the journal should be published. The decision should be based on the importance, originality, and clarity of the manuscript, as well as its relevance to the journal’s focus and scope.
Editors must:
Evaluate manuscripts fairly without discrimination based on gender, race, religion, nationality, or political beliefs.
Maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
Ensure that all manuscripts undergo a fair and unbiased peer review process.
Avoid conflicts of interest in the editorial decision-making process.
Take appropriate action if ethical concerns arise regarding a submitted or published manuscript.
Peer reviewers assist the editorial team in making editorial decisions and improving the quality of submitted manuscripts.
Reviewers should:
Conduct reviews objectively and provide constructive feedback.
Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts under review.
Identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors.
Inform the editor of any potential conflicts of interest.
Complete the review process within the agreed time.
Authors submitting manuscripts to Sulaiman: Journal of Leadership must ensure that their work is original and has not been published previously.
Authors should:
Present accurate and honest accounts of their research.
Ensure that the manuscript is free from plagiarism.
Properly cite all sources used in the research.
Ensure that all listed authors have made significant contributions to the research.
Avoid submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.
Inform the editor promptly if a significant error is discovered in their published work.
The editorial board will take appropriate action if ethical issues arise during the review or publication process. Cases of plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate publication, or other unethical practices may result in manuscript rejection, article retraction, or other corrective measures.
All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research, review, or publication process.
By submitting a manuscript to Sulaiman: Journal of Leadership, authors agree to comply with these ethical standards.
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